The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-02-18
1t was voted to strike out The resolution

IL was YOteu 10 stTlke out tDe resoiuuou'
At this junction Mrs. Foster arriv ed and
was presented to the audience whereupon
the ladies gave her the "chautauqua salute"
to which she gracefully responded. When
the question boz was opened the queries re-
fered to the different persons present, eic-
itated much discussion. One addressed to
Mrs. Foster "Why are not political parties
organized for the promotion of moral ideas?'
Was answered by her very fully. She i'm
pressed the convention with the grave i'm
portance of excluding absolutely every SEM
blance of politics from the w. G. T. U. to
adhere strictly to its principles, non-parti-
san and non-sectarian. That the test of
political parties meant "Will you support
the ticket?" while the W. c. T. U. has a
moral test
The queation was asked regarding the ad-
visibility of women distributing coffee and
lunch at the polls, to influence men to cast
their votes in favor Of temperance princi-
pies. A diversity of opinion prevailed.
Mrs. Foster said she never knew anything
but blessings to follow it. That it kept the
home before them and as woman was de-
barred casting her vote surely cup of cof-
fee given to all alike, friend and foe could
not but have salutary influence.
The question was asked ''Do not the Ia
dies of the w. c. T. U. think it would be
right to petition Congress for the right to
vote on the prohibition question: Mrs.
Foster advised petitiouing, but said, "La-
dies never be satisfied with temperance only
as there will be so many other things need
ing your vote, which are part and parcel
of the great reform.
The Prest. read an article from the Rev
F. J. Collier, on "Which is the most po-
tent agent in Temperance Reform, Law or
Education?" This being the subject for
debate.
1t was thought they could not be we'll sep
aratcd. Miss Cora Pennock of Kennel
Square sang very sweetly and effectively,
"When the Mists have Cleared Away"
The Convention adjourned to meet next
at West Chester in months.
The evening trains carried away many
of the visitors, but some re mained to hear
Mrs. Fosters address upon the "Constitu-
tional Amendment" at 7.30 P. NJ. in the
town Hall. Before the hour announced the
hall was crowded with eager listeners to
hear this eloquent lawyer and reformer,
PROFOUND the subject which Is just now abb
sorbing the interest of the people of Penna.
She treated the subject in logical manner
and from legal standpoints.
The night this lady was admitted to the
bar her home Was laid in ashes. While
her promise and oath went up to Heayen,
that she as an attorney would support the
Constitution of the State and United States,
so at the same hour the flames of her beau
tiful home went up toward Heaven, in re-
sponse to the angry revenge of wick ed
faction. She held hey audience spell bound
for almost two hours and by her strong ar
guments and well made points, she doubt
less did much good in preparing the way
for Penna. to secure that much coveted
prize, Constitutional Amendment
Her appearance was in striking contrast
to many female public speakers, being void
of many of the characteristics of strong
mindness, which detract from the influence
of woman with the world
At the close Of the meeting Miss Susan B
Anthony arose and made some remarks in
behalf of the Suffrage Convention which
was to be held in the same Hall on the fol-
lowing day. Miss Anthony is looking old
er and shows the effect of the great battle
which she has been fighting for 40 years.
Though somewhat feeble physically yet
she does not seem to haye lost any of her
mental power and vivacity. l heard her on
the following day along with other leading
women in the suffrage work, and 1 could
not help contrasting the appearance of the
assembly with that of our own w. C. T. U.
Convention ofthe day before. 1t is needless
to say that everything was in our favor.
Returning home felt that my visit had
been delightfully."- pleasant and very profit
able. That my attachment for the w. G.
L. U. was stronger, and that many of the
best women of our land are our co workers,
for "God and Home and Native Land"
SHAsTI.
Rising Sun, Feb. 9th, 1887.